All,
I've been searching the posts for instructions on replacing a transom on something like my 17' I/O ski boat. I've found a TON of great information, but to be honest I'm overwhelmed.
Is there a post someone can point me to that contains step by step instructions?
The project is a 1984 Chaparral ski boat with a Merc 140. I noticed water in the bildge , started poking around and found a significant amount of rot in the transom. I went to a marine mechanic and he gave me a quote for $3k-$5k depending on the amount of work I did.
Well I've pulled the motor and outdrive, and after looking at the while thing I figured I could do the whole job myself. But I need some help as I've never worked with transoms or fiberglass before :%
I've started removing the inside fiberglass/wood from around the drain hole and outdrive pass through. My orginal plan was to just replace the transom section around the engine/out drive mounts but the rot seems to be more extensive and it looks like I need to replace the enitire bottom 2/3rds of the transom. I'm trying to focus on the removal at this point, then move on to replacement on later threads
So, if there isn't a single post with instructions, would someone be so kind as to provide advice on the following topics?
1) how/where do I cut the inside wall to make sure the new transom will mount well to edges/bottom
2) How do you remove the "good" wood from the gelcoat..the rooten parts are easy
3) What are the best tools for wood/fiberglass removal?
4) What are the gotchas I have to look out for?
TIA !!
Kurt
I've been searching the posts for instructions on replacing a transom on something like my 17' I/O ski boat. I've found a TON of great information, but to be honest I'm overwhelmed.
Is there a post someone can point me to that contains step by step instructions?
The project is a 1984 Chaparral ski boat with a Merc 140. I noticed water in the bildge , started poking around and found a significant amount of rot in the transom. I went to a marine mechanic and he gave me a quote for $3k-$5k depending on the amount of work I did.
Well I've pulled the motor and outdrive, and after looking at the while thing I figured I could do the whole job myself. But I need some help as I've never worked with transoms or fiberglass before :%
I've started removing the inside fiberglass/wood from around the drain hole and outdrive pass through. My orginal plan was to just replace the transom section around the engine/out drive mounts but the rot seems to be more extensive and it looks like I need to replace the enitire bottom 2/3rds of the transom. I'm trying to focus on the removal at this point, then move on to replacement on later threads
So, if there isn't a single post with instructions, would someone be so kind as to provide advice on the following topics?
1) how/where do I cut the inside wall to make sure the new transom will mount well to edges/bottom
2) How do you remove the "good" wood from the gelcoat..the rooten parts are easy
3) What are the best tools for wood/fiberglass removal?
4) What are the gotchas I have to look out for?
TIA !!
Kurt
